James Brown at the Organ: Handful of Soul

by James Brown

James Brown at the Organ: Handful of Soul cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: November 1966
  • Label: Smash
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:01
  • Community rating: 3.11/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Demonstrating his instrumental prowess, the iconic vocalist focuses entirely on the Hammond organ to lead this deeply rhythmic soul jazz session. The early funk syncopations present in the rhythm section highlight the rapid evolution of mid-60s dance music.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Let's Go Get Stoned (3:19)
  2. Hold On, I’m Comin’ (2:36)
  3. Our Day Will Come (3:58)
  4. A Message To Michael (3:47)
  5. The King - Instrumental (6:24)
  6. 634-5789 (2:55)
  7. When A Man Loves A Woman (3:16)
  8. Hot Mix (2:19)
  9. Oh! Henry (5:00)
  10. Get Loose (5:22)

Credits

  • James Brown - primary artist, organ [at the organ], written-by
  • Nat Jones - music director, written-by
  • Jo Armstead - written-by
  • Nickolas Ashford - written-by
  • Valerie Simpson - written-by
  • Hayes & Porter - written-by
  • Bob Hilliard - written-by
  • Mort Garson - written-by

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